Discovering Toro
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Which region is Toro located in?

  • Catalonia
  • Andalusia
  • Castilla y León (correct)
  • Rioja

What is the main grape variety grown in Toro?

  • Tempranillo
  • Tinta de Toro (correct)
  • Garnacha
  • Malvasía

What is the climate like in Toro?

  • Oceanic with cool summers and mild winters
  • Tropical with high humidity and hot temperatures
  • Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers
  • Continental with hot summers and cold winters (correct)

What is the diurnal range in Toro?

<p>Large, with cool nights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage of Tinta de Toro required in red wines from Toro?

<p>75% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the permitted density of vines in Toro?

<p>2,700 per hectare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vines make up the majority of plantings in Toro?

<p>Bush vines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main white grape variety used in Toro?

<p>Malvasía (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rainfall like in Toro?

<p>Low (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are phylloxera a problem in Toro?

<p>No, due to sandy soils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the deep color and full-bodied nature of wines from Toro?

<p>The low yields (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of site selection is important for slower ripening in Toro wines?

<p>Choosing north-facing aspects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wines may have undergone carbonic maceration in Toro?

<p>Inexpensive and mid-priced wines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permitted alcohol content for red wines in Toro?

<p>15% abv (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of oak is used for maturing premium and super-premium wines in Toro?

<p>Both American and French oak (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has hampered the wine production in Toro compared to other regions?

<p>High land prices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many wineries were there in Toro in 1998?

<p>8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate annual sales volume of Toro wine in 2016?

<p>96,000 hL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which producers are mentioned as known for their quality in Toro?

<p>Teso La Monja and Numanthia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What flavors are commonly found in Toro wines?

<p>Blackberry and blueberry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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